Tampa Bay at Seattle

The D-Rays put together a 13-4 run, which if nothing else will prevent them from losing 100 games this season. They have now reverted back to form as they have dropped four straight. It is the bullpen that’s the culprit, as it has been all season, blowing leads in three of the four losses. Scott Kazmir has pitched well, but in his last five starts he has pitched to a 4.68 ERA. The biggest problem for the D-Rays is their pen. The pen has worked 89 innings in Kazmir starts, and has a 5.36 ERA trying to finish his games. The Mariners played themselves right out of the wildcard chase with a 1-13 run. They have righted the ship, but perhaps too late. They have now won three straight and have been lethal against LHP. The Mariners are a major league best 24-11 against southpaws recording +15.06 units for their backers, and are also a lethal +11.69 units at home. Horacio Ramirez has not pitched well, but the Mariners always find a way against LHP, and at home and as a dog the value is hard to resist.